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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.49, 27,083.71 and 6,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.49, 27,083.71 and 6,369.97 is: 9,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.49 : 27,083.71 = 6,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.49/27,083.71 = 6,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.49x = 27,083.71 × 6,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.49x = 172,522,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,522,388.34/18,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.01

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